Scenes from the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Some 80 years after workers at Rockefeller Center decided to pool some cash so they could buy a tree—a 20-footer that was decorated with homemade knickknacks and garland—the New York City tradition that grew from there continued its symbolical holiday season kickoff (seemingly worldwide) on Wednesday night.
Here’s a look at the best scenes from the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony…
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Best of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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